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Education
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Zaire Johnson

Sterling Heights,MI

Summary

Reliable Sales Associate with strengths in inventory management, training and customer service. Friendly, knowledgeable and hard-working team player. Proven success in satisfying sales objectives and securing repeat patronage.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista

Aritzia - A-Ok
Troy, MI
05.2024 - Current
  • Greeted and communicated with customers to take beverage orders and offer recommendations based on taste preferences.
  • Stocked customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparation items.
  • Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
  • Received and accurately processed customer payments.
  • Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.

Barista Shift Supervisor

Starbucks
Rochester Hills, MI
02.2020 - 05.2024
  • Greeted guests with pleasant smile and superior customer service.
  • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Sales Associate

Journeys
Troy, MI
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • Kept register totals correct with accurate handling of cash, check and card orders.
  • Addressed customer requests for certain items and resolved service issues to maximize satisfaction.
  • Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences.
  • Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.

Assistant Manager

Jimmy John's
Madison Heights, MI
02.2019 - 09.2020
  • Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
  • Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain cost levels and meet customer demand.
  • Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
  • Delegated tasks to team members based upon skill level and to achieve organizational goals.

Sales Associate

Vans
Troy, MI
05.2019 - 11.2019
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
  • Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
  • Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lamphere High School
Madison Heights, MI
06-2018

Some College (No Degree) - Communications

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Skills

  • Cash Handling
  • Opening and closing duties
  • POS Systems
  • Up-selling
  • Team Leadership
  • Inventory Management
  • Sales expertise
  • Speedy and efficient
  • Positive and professional

Affiliations

  • Writing and reading
  • Concerts and festivals

Accomplishments

  • Partner of the Quarter Award, July 31st, 2023
  • Employee of the Month Award, September 2019

Timeline

Barista

Aritzia - A-Ok
05.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

Journeys
11.2020 - 02.2021

Barista Shift Supervisor

Starbucks
02.2020 - 05.2024

Sales Associate

Vans
05.2019 - 11.2019

Assistant Manager

Jimmy John's
02.2019 - 09.2020

High School Diploma -

Lamphere High School

Some College (No Degree) - Communications

Eastern Michigan University
Zaire Johnson